Varys watched as Cersei ranted on during this Small Council meeting. The topics were nothing but bad to them, or at least to Cersei.
"They have Jaime" she said.
"M-my lady, I am sure, in time, that Lord Tywin will free Ser Jaime" said Pycelle.
"Though that will be hard Your Grace. We were told that Robb Stark has made an alliance with a Pirate named Sao Feng, who brought 500 men to Stark's cause, along with ten ships. It was said that Sao Feng himself defeated Jaime" said Varys.
"Jaime would not lose" said Cersei.
"My lady, it should be noted that our side has had a success too" said Littlefinger.
"What is it?" asked Joffrey.
"Renly and Stannis declared both themselves kings, meaning they'll be too busy fighting each other to bother with us yet" said Petyr.
"The fools" said Cersei "What of the search for Eddard Stark?"
"Your Grace" started Janos Slynt "I've sent the 150 men into the Kingswood yesterday with Jon Waters in charge, they never returned"
"Deserters?" muttered Pycelle.
"Afraid not, my little birds told me that all of them were found dead in the Kingswood" said Varys "It is believed that the Brotherhood without Banners may have had a part in it, for several of the men were killed in unorthodox ways"
"That's too close to the city" said Cersei.
"Don't fear your Grace, the city had more than enough men to deal with simple cutthroats" said Janos.
"They are being led by Beric Dondarrion and Thoros of Myr" said Pycelle.
"The foreign bastard" said Joffrey.
"Speaking of foreigners your Grace" started Varys "I have a friend from the Free Cities that is currently staying in my chambers, wanting to visit King's Landing"
"Why should I care?" asked Joffrey.
"Because he has agreed to watch over Sansa Stark during his stay" said Varys.
"Why should this friend of yours care about the well being of Sansa?" asked Cersei.
"Because I thought that Lady Sansa should have someone to watch over her after Lord Stark's escape. He is a good choice because he was known for being sneakier than any of my little birds, though he caught an illness some time ago. He's better now, but his hands and legs have some...nonhuman like qualities" said Varys.
"Does he still have his balls?" mocked Littlefinger.
"Very well Varys, I'll allow this man to watch over my betrothed" said Joffrey.
"Thank you Your Grace" said Varys.
"This council is adjourned" said Cersei. Everyone then left.
Varys finally got an idea of what kind of man Puddleglum was last night when he arrived. Puddleglum was up to speed about the situation in Westeros and was willing and ready to watch over Lady Sansa, though Varys had to admit he was a bit of a downer. He best tell Puddleglum it was safe to travel around the Keep now.
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Sansa rubbed her cheek as she remembered the slap Ser Meryn gave her when Joffrey shoved her Septa Mordane's head, along with other people Sansa lived with. How could she be so stupid? She thought Joffrey was a brilliant, handsome King that would make her a wonderful Queen. She thought that Cersei would be a kind motherly figure to her that would teach her how to be a good Queen like her. She thought that her father and Arya were stupid thinking that Joffrey was an idiot and a cruel beast. What a fool she was. Joffrey was going to behead her father that day, he told her so the day Ser Meryn hit her. Jeyne Poole, her best friend and the only person that Sansa didn't see with a head on a spike, was nowhere to be heard from. Arya was missing and was probably dead in the streets. And her entire family were traitors to the realm.
Sansa was broken out of her thoughts by someone knocking on the door.
"Come in" said Sansa, her voice slightly croaked from crying.
The door opened and a man that Sansa never saw before walked in. He was taller than the Hound by a half inch, his hat making him look even taller than that. His hands were webbed like a frog's and he had a muddy aroma around him.
"Lady Sansa" said the frog man as he bowed at Sansa.
"Who are you?" asked Sansa, her eyes never leaving the hands, were the feet like that too?
"I am Puddleglum, I was told that I was to watch over you by Lord Varys to ensure that Joffrey doesn't mistreat you"
"...Joffrey is my King and betrothed, what he does is what is right" said Sansa, remembering she had to say the right words around these people.
"Joffrey is a cruel man that will likely go to a Hell too good for him, I want to protect you" said Puddleglum.
"Why?"
"Because when the time is right, I'm taking you out of the city to join up with your father and brother"
"...What?"
"You heard me"
"But, what if Joffrey catches us?" asked Sansa. She wanted to believe this man could help her, but she was scared of what Joffrey would do to her if she was caught.
"Joffrey won't catch us, Aslan is on our side"
"Who?"
"A great being, the person who freed your father if I'm correct"
"He freed my father?"
"Yes, so do you accept me as your friend and protector?" asked Puddleglum as he held out his webbed hands. Sansa stared at the hands, part of her wanting the shake it to established the agreement, but also not wanting to touch the froggy hand. She got over her fear and shook his hand.
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Boba marched with the Hill Tribesmen and Lannister men as he made his way to King's Landing. Tyrion rode in his litter with Podrick as Bronn and Boba marched horseback next to the litter. They would arrive in King's Landing in five days if they avoided all the distracting things.
"So, ready for a night in the big city?" asked Bronn.
"I doubt King's Landing is any thing like Coruscant" said Boba.
"What planet is that?" asked Bronn.
"The entire planet is one big city, no forests, no rivers, just city"
"Fuck, when you say it like that, than I would prefer the open country to that" said Bronn.
Before Boba could respond, Boba's scanner started to beep. Bronn looked at Boba as he brought his wrist up.
"What's that?" asked Bronn.
"A scanner"
"What does it do?"
"It tell me when something's approaching us. I set it to tell me when any non-human sentient beings are around"
"Well how many are there?"
"...250, that way" said Boba as he pointed his finger towards a forest they were passing.
"Think we should ignore it?" asked Bronn.
"No, I'll feel more comfortable when I know what it is" said Boba as he dismounted his horse, Bronn following his lead. When people saw them dismount, they stopped their march. Boba and Bronn were about to enter the woods when Tyrion, who got out of his litter to see what the commotion was about, came up behind them with Podrick.
"And where are you two going?" asked Tyrion.
"Ask him" said Bronn.
"There's two hundred and fifty non-humans in that woods and I want to find out what they are" said Boba.
"...Well I might as well go with you. Pod get Shagga, Timmet, Ser Lorren Serret and fifteen other tribesmen" said Tyrion.
"Yes my Lord" said Pod before running off.
"Think it's one of your lot?" asked Tyrion to Boba.
"Probably, guess we're going to find out" said Boba. Soon Podrick returned with Shagga, Timmet, Ser Lorren, who was the head of the Lannister cavalry with Tyrion, and fifteen Tribesmen.
"Let's go" said Tyrion as he and his small band went into the woods. Boba had his scanner out, knowing when they'll encounter the non-humans. They strolled through the woods for fifteen minutes before Boba stopped walking.
"There coming"
Everyone soon got their weapons out, waiting for whatever it was to come out. Tyrion was lucky he was born a Lord, for if he was born a peasant, he would of shit his breeches. For 250 creatures were approaching them.
They were red scaled creatures that had lizard like faces who were as tall as somewhere between the Hound and the Mountain. They either carried fierce looking knives or long hunting blasters.
"Trandoshans" said Boba.
"Are they friendly?" asked Tyrion, finding his ability to speak returning.
"Some are, some aren't" said Boba.
"My Lord, I think we should turn back and return with the rest of the men" said Ser Lorren.
"Hold Ser Lorren, we didn't come to fight, we came to talk" said Tyrion.
The Trandoshans suddenly stopped when they were only one foot away from Tyrion and the others.
[Who are you?] said the one in front, who's scales were brown.
Tyrion only tilted his head at the alien language.
"Best let me speak" [I am Boba Fett, this is Lord Tyrion of House Lannister] said Boba as he held a hand towards Tyrion. Tyrion just waved as the Trandoshan looked at him.
"Greetings Tyrion of Clan Lannister" said the leader.
"Oh, so they speak the common tongue" said Bronn.
"Greetings, may I ask who you are?" asked Tyrion.
"I am Girorn Fess"
"Greetings, may I ask what your business is?" asked Tyrion.
"Me and my men were summoned away from our home for a duty to the Scorekeeper" said Fess.
"The what?"
"It's there god" said Boba "The Scorekeeper is said to watch over the kills of everyman the Trandoshans kill. Every kill is a point to the Trandoshans' tally. The more they kill, the more the Scorekeeper is pleased"
"Fucked up god if you asked me" whispered Bronn to Tyrion, who nodded in agreement.
"Girorn, what makes you say it was this Scorekeeper who sent you here?" asked Tyrion.
"Because me and my warrior were summoned by a Silver light that carried us away to this new world. Only the Scorekeeper could have such power" said Girorn.
Tyrion looked over to Boba. It was just like him. Like the Trandoshans, Boba was whisked away out of nowhere too. Maybe they could find out more about this mystery, but the Trandoshans had to go with them for Tyrion to better understand this. SO he thought up a brilliant plan.
"Girorn Fess, I want to make a deal with you"
"What deal?"
"Me and my men make way for the Capitol of King's Landing, where I am to serve as Hand to the King to my nephew. He is cruel and a monster in many ways, so I am to make sure he behaves, but I'll need help. Currently there are two spots opened on the Small Council. The Master of Laws and the Master of Ships. You seem like your fair and know the ways of the people. Girorn Fess, I ask you to serve upon the Small Council as the Master of Laws" said Tyrion.
Girorn looked at Tyrion for several seconds before turning to his own men. They spoke in their language while Tyrion waited for their answer. It was several minutes before Girorn turned back to Tyrion. He drew his hunting spear and pierced the ground in front of Tyrion.
"I accept your request Tyrion Lannister" said Girorn.
While all that was happening, Boba was watching and amazed. Tyrion got his, Bronn's, and the Hill Tribes' loyalty by paying them. But he got the Trandoshans to join his side by going for there honor. Boba might of been th greatest bounty hunter to ever live, but Tyrion was the best negotiator to ever live.